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Julian Assange is now free to do or say whatever he likes. What does his future hold?

One of the most polarizing and influential figures of the information age, Julian Assange is now free after five years in a British prison and seven years in self-imposed exile in a London embassy

The Independent UK

Review: Documenting Julian Assange's Legal Battles

Kym Staton's documentary also tries to debunk several accusations against the WikiLeaks founder.

Reason

Grattan on Friday: the Assange light and sound show overshadows government problems

As scripted political dramas go, Julian Assange’s (welcome) arrival in Canberra on Wednesday night would be hard to beat.

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Julian Assange ‘is no martyr’, Australian opposition leader says as Wikileaks founder returns home

Simon Birmingham claims journalist ‘was never a political prisoner denied access to justice’ and warns his release could strain ties with US

The Independent UK

Single Supporter Covers Almost Entire Cost Of Julian Assange's Home Flight With Bitcoin Donation

An anonymous Bitcoin donor whom some in the community have tagged as possibly Jack Dorsey, donated approximately 8 Bitcoin worth nearly $500,000 to Julian Assange's chartered flight costs, covering nearly the entire debt.

International Business Times

Security law watchdog urges reform as Assange freed

Debate over whistleblower protection and heavy-handed security law has been reinvigorated by the arrival of Julian Assange and a report into Australia's regime.

AAP

Afternoon Update: mushroom gummies recalled after ‘disturbing’ hallucinations; Lehrmann told to pay $2m in costs; and chicken soup to restore the soul

Byron Bay manufacturer says consuming whole bag could ‘make people feel weird’

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Stella Assange urges journalists to FOI the US government to get case details

Stella Assange says it’s now up to others to dig out information after ban imposed on WikiLeaks founder

The Guardian - AU

Julian Assange 'Rediscovering Life' As Free Man In Australia

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is "rediscovering life" as he tastes freedom in Australia after a five-year stretch in a London high-security prison, his wife said Thursday.

International Business Times

‘I am just a marionette’: ABC veteran Phillip Adams reveals what sets him apart ahead of final show

Colleagues pay tribute to Radio National broadcaster whose ‘naughty streak and compassion for underdog’ shone in interviews with everyone from Mikhail Gorbachev to Gore Vidal

The Guardian - AU

How a rainbow coalition of Australian politicians came together to push for Julian Assange’s freedom

After bleak beginnings, our campaign united a formidable group of parliamentarians from across the political spectrum

The Guardian - AU

Why did Assange choose Canberra?

The WikiLeaks founder is spending his first day as a free man.

The Canberra Times

Julian Assange 'Marvelling' At Freedom In Australia

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is "marvelling at the horizon" as he tastes freedom in Australia after a five-year stretch in a London high-security prison, his wife said Thursday.

International Business Times

Assange release eases friction in Australia-US ties

Less friction now that Julian Assange is free will help Australia's relationships with both the US and UK, a geopolitical expert says.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: what next for Julian Assange, cruel blow for Ticehurst family, Blues blitz Maroons

The Wikileaks founder’s wife pleads for privacy as he begins a new life in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Shorten says NDIS ‘too important for political games’ after bill blocked – as it happened

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AAP

Rudd praises PM's persistence to bring Assange home

Senior representations to America over years were crucial in bringing Julian Assange home, ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd says.

Reason

The Legacy of Assange's Prosecution

Julian Assange is free, but information isn't.

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The Guardian - AU

Julian Assange has been described as a provocateur – now his father says he just wants to be ‘ordinary’

The WikiLeaks founder is sure to be greeted by lots of media attention when he wakes up on Thursday morning, and not all of it welcome

Evening Standard

Jeremy Corbyn speaks to Julian Assange and praises him for 'what you have endured'

‘You have made everyone who believes in peace, justice and freedom even more determined,’ the former Labour leader said

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Julian Assange Returns To Australia After Plea Deal

Julian Assange returns to Australia after plea deal in US court, highlighting his fight for free speech and ongoing support.

Reason

Maybe New Yorkers Don't Want Bowman Progressivism

Plus: Inside the failed takeover of the L.P., suspicious stats spread by the surgeon general, and more...

The Conversation

Julian Assange told Anthony Albanese he ‘saved his life’ after landing in Australia

Julian Assange told Anthony Albanese he had “saved his life” in his first phone conversation after his chartered plane’s wheels touched down at Canberra’s RAAF base soon after 7:30pm on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Julian Assange walks free

After pleading guilty to violating US espionage law in a deal ending an extraordinary 14-year legal saga, the WikiLeaks founder has arrived home in Australia. Plus: Suing big oil for heatwave deaths

The Independent UK

Saipan, placid island setting for Assange's last battle, is briefly mobbed — and bemused by the fuss

Saipan is a relaxed, rural island in the Northern Marianas

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